Sunday, February 21, 2016

CERTIFIED!

On her first birthday Bailey received her AKC Certified Therapy Dog status. After months of careful training and love she is now prepared to reach out and help others. Those living in Senior Housing, Assisted Living and even hospital patients will have their days brightened by this terrific little girl.

The Durango Real Estate business is more than about houses and land. It's about people, their lives and needs that matter. At the end of the day if we have been able to make a contribution to someone's well being, we're satisfied.

If we can be of assistance to you or if you know somewhere Bailey could make a difference, please contact us.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

GOOD NEWS FOR CONDO BUYERS!

According to Knight Kiplinger we've got easier financing coming on condominiums. Most condo buyers cannot obtain FHA financing because the FHA cannot extend a loan to a buyer for a unit in a condo complex unless at least half of the units are owner occupied. Kiplinger says Congress seems inclined to lower that threshold, making more buildings eligible. This would be a boon for first time buyers and condo sellers.

Friday, February 05, 2016

FIRST PLACE CHILI VERDE!

For the 5th time in 6 years RE/MAX Pinnacle's Chili Team lead by Charles and Mary Rigby captured 1st place in the Snowdown Chili Cook-off. RE/MAX brokers Linda Buzzalini, Bonnie and Glen Unis and Craig Kamps all pitched in and served red and green chili to several thousand hungry event visitors.

Durango Herald Food writer and chili judge Karen Anesi noted in her published coverage of the cook-off that: "If I wanted to take home the top prize for chile verde,...First, I'd have to tie, gag and disable frequent winner Charles Rigby so he's MIA Saturday morning. I've studied his green chili and even managed to snarf his recipe, but as he says,"you can cook my recipe but you can't cook my chili."

If you've never been to the Snowdown cook-off - go next year. It is a truly unique event that underscores why Durango is such an incredible place to live.

About Me

The best thing about the real estate industry is it brought Mary & I together. I was manager of Safeco Land Title when Mary entered the business in 1979. She had lots of energy and innovative ideas. Her broker recomended she see me to advise and guide her. The rest is history. Here we are 30 years later going strong. After retiring from the title industry in 1998, we have been business partners in real estate; each of us bringing our unique experiences to the business. Buying or selling real estate at times can become quite involved with many issues to get your arms around. It's times like these that "two heads are better than one." You can contact us at (800)834-8445 toll free, (970)375-2513 direct, (970)946-4975 cell or email charles@rigbyassociates.com
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